Malahat Farm Heritage Retreat

Fully furnished cottage on a working farm in a rural area of Sooke, free Wi-Fi

Pros

Free Wi-Fi and free parking

Cons

No on-site restaurant

Freebies

Free Wi-Fi

Free Parking

Rooms

Adults

Kids

Kids' Ages

Editor's Analysis

Updated Apr 4, 2014

Overview

This property is situated on a working farm and is well suited for guests looking for a glimpse of farm life. Guests are encouraged to work with the hosts and learn about organic food production, help in the garden, collect flowers, fruit, vegetables and eggs, feed the animals and prepare firewood.

This three-bedroom cottage is smoke free and includes free Wi-Fi, two bathrooms, a kitchen (with a fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven and coffeemaker), a washer and dryer, a TV and DVD player, a woodstove, a BBQ and a picnic table. This cottage accommodates up to seven guests. This property is not wheelchair accessible. Pets are not permitted in the cottage.

A minimum two-night stay is required with booking this property. This cottage is self-catering and daily housekeeping service is not provided. However, there is an initial supply of linens and towels.

Other on-site activities include hiking trails, beach access, cooking lessons and English language tutoring. Free parking is available on site and there is no on-site restaurant.

French Beach Provincial Park is 9 minutes away by car, while the town of Sooke is a 14-minute drive away. The town of Sooke includes shopping, fishing charter companies, restaurants and the Sooke Region Museum. Downtown Victoria, which is about a 60-minute drive away, includes the Royal B.C. Museum, Miniature World, the Victoria Bug Zoo and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

The Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is about 70 minutes away by car. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)

As mentioned above, there were no guest reviews available for this editorial. However, travellers should note that this is a self-catering property, with no daily housekeeping service and no on-site restaurant.

There were no guest reviews available for this property, among hotel review sites, at the time of publication.

Analyzed by Tammy B.

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